A blog by Jlag

September, the Month of the European Heritage Days

This yearly event was launched in 1985 and has been organized since 1999 as a joint action between the European Commission and the Council of Europe.

The signatory 50 states of the European Cultural Convention take part in the event, by putting new cultural treasures on view and opening up historic buildings which are normally closed to the public. Every year, 20 million people visit these sites and take part in the unique events that are organised around a special theme, such as: